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Payouts & Deposits

When a rental is returned, RentBridge settles it automatically: the platform takes its commission, the owner payout is calculated, and any security deposit is tracked in escrow until you release it.

Settlements

A settlement is created automatically the moment a rental transitions to returned (you can also create one manually for a returned or closed rental — it's idempotent, so you'll never double-settle).

Each settlement records:

  • Rental total — what the renter paid
  • Platform commission — RentBridge's take (see rates below)
  • Owner payout — the remainder, paid to you
  • Deposit — held amount and its escrow status

Commission Rates

Platform commission is based on your subscription tier:

Tier Commission
Starter 15%
Professional 12%
Enterprise 10%
Fleet 10%

Higher tiers keep more of every rental — the subscription pays for itself as volume grows.

Instant Payouts via Branch

Owner payouts are pushed through Branch, a white-label instant payout rail. Payouts settle same-day — no waiting for weekly batch transfers.

Payout statuses: pending → initiated → paid (with failed handled and retryable). Every payout gets a reference ID you can trace.

Trigger a payout from your Earnings dashboard or via the API (POST /api/v1/settlements/{id}/payout).

Deposit Escrow

Security deposits are held in escrow while the rental is out:

  • Held — deposit is locked when the settlement is created
  • Released — full deposit returned to the renter after a clean return inspection
  • Forfeited — deposit applied against damage or unpaid balance

Release or forfeit from the rental's settlement (POST /api/v1/settlements/{id}/deposit/release). The decision is recorded in your audit log.

Earnings Summary

The settlements summary in your dashboard shows:

  • GMV — gross rental volume settled
  • Platform commission — what RentBridge earned
  • Owner payouts — what you've been paid (and what's pending)
  • Deposits held — escrow balance outstanding

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Last updated: April 2026